Knifing Off? The Inadequacies of Desistance Frameworks for Women in the Criminal Justice System in Ireland
In: Criminal Women ISBN: 9781529208443; (2022-02-18)
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Chapter 2, by Vicky Seaman and Orla Lynch, explores desistance theory through the concept of ‘knifing off ’ ( Maruna, 2001 , 2007 ), highly relevant in the process of desistance, particularly among those who experience or have experienced active addiction, but have never been comprehensively examined among a female population. This chapter presents the findings from a thematic analysis of the life history narratives of women who at one point or another engaged with the CJS in Ireland. Through the lived experience of these women, the process of ‘knifing off’ is examined in tandem with the role of and nature of social supports sought and utilised by these women as they move away from engagement in off ending behaviours through a desistance process. Through an analysis of the participants’ relationships before, during and after their involvement in off ending, this chapter highlights the relevant gender issues that must be considered in any theoretical framework on desistance for women.
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Knifing Off? The Inadequacies of Desistance Frameworks for Women in the Criminal Justice System in Ireland
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Seaman, Vicky ; Lynch, Orla |
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Quelle: | Criminal Women ISBN: 9781529208443; (2022-02-18) |
Veröffentlichung: | Policy Press, 2022 |
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ISBN: | 978-1-5292-0844-3 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1332/policypress/9781529208399.003.0003 |
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